Nothing Phone (3a) vs OPPO Reno 15c
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the OPPO Reno 15c (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4; launch prices were $329 and $385. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 15c leads — 67/100 vs 60/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 15c has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the OPPO Reno 15c is faster in AnTuTu (1,307,414 vs 1,050,601).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
OPPO Reno 15c
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Cheaper at launch: $329 vs $385
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes OPPO Reno 15c better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1307414 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1270 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4106 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Lighter: 197g vs 201g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (62/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the OPPO Reno 15c, the OPPO Reno 15c scores 7 points higher (67/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15c leads (66/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3a) — 56/100, OPPO Reno 15c — 64/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 15c is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 15c is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 15c and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15c notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15c is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | OPPO Reno 15c | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1307414 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1256x2760 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 158.0×74.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 197 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $385 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OPPO Reno 15c
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OPPO Reno 15c
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno 15c
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and OPPO Reno 15c, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno 15c leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $56. Nothing Phone (3a) was $56 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 15c is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 15c is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 15c and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 15c notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3a) (66/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 15c is a bit better (62/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OPPO Reno 15c?
The OPPO Reno 15c edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the OPPO Reno 15c?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the OPPO Reno 15c — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the OPPO Reno 15c?
The OPPO Reno 15c leads on performance (65/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the OPPO Reno 15c?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The OPPO Reno 15c is a better fit for active users.